Basic Travel Requirements for Egyptians visiting
Costa Rica
Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to
apply for a Costa Rican Visa.
- Passport with a validity of more than 6 months from the intended period of exiting the country. The passport should have two blank pages for the necessary stamp.
- Duly completed visa application form signed by the applicant.
- Two recent passport-sized photographs with a white background. The photo should follow the specification for a visa application.
- Bank statement from the past three months prior to the period of visa application. This is proof of a steady and continuous flow of funds.
- Travel insurance which has sufficient medical coverage. The insurance should be valid for the duration of your stay in the country.
- Proof of accommodation for the period you will be staying in the country.
- Copy of return flight ticket.
- Travel itinerary.
Costa Rica Visa for Egyptians
Facts about Costa Rica
Tourists won’t believe the popular phrase “pura vida” (pure life) until they visit the country. It is a term you will hear everywhere and you will think it is a marketing term till you believe in and start saying it yourself. The pure life Costa Rican bug is sure to bite tourists with the flurry of amazing things to be done in the country. The country offers a plethora of outdoor activities in its various shapes and sizes. On the various beaches and rivers in Costa Rica, tourists can enjoy rafting, fishing, scuba diving, and surfing. The Central American nation is well-known for having an incredibly high level of biodiversity throughout its tropical forests which houses tropical mammals such as monkeys, sloths, tapirs, and wildcats. Tourists can visit one of the national parks and game reserves to enjoy amazing sites. Another spectacular activity that tourists in the country like to engage in is bird watching. Bird watching can be done in a variety of places in the country as there are over 800 species of birds for your pleasure.
Costa Rica is the most visited country in Central America. The country was visited by 2.9 million foreigners in 2016 which was up 10% from the previous year. The tourism industry was responsible for 5.8% of the country’s GDP, or $3.4 billion.
Foreigners in the country are expected to declare the sum of $10,000 on entry and exit from the country. If this sum is not declared, you will not be allowed entry into the country. The minimum sentence for drug possession and trafficking is 8 years imprisonment. Tourists should stay away from any drug-related crime.
Tourists should avoid driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs as you will be immediately jailed for this. When foreigners visit national parks, abide by signage and stick to marked trails.
Types of Costa Rica Visa
| Types of Visa | Processing Time | Duration of Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | 15 working days | 90 days |
| Business visa | 15 working days | 90 days |
General Requirements for Costa Rica Visa
- Passport with a validity of more than 6 months from the intended period of exiting the country. The passport should have two blank pages for the necessary stamp.
- Duly completed visa application form signed by the applicant.
- Two recent passport-sized photographs with a white background. The photo should follow the specification for a visa application.
- Bank statement from the past three months prior to the period of visa application. This is proof of a steady and continuous flow of funds.
- Travel insurance which has sufficient medical coverage. The insurance should be valid for the duration of your stay in the country.
- Proof of accommodation for the period you will be staying in the country.
- Copy of return flight ticket.
- Travel itinerary.
Costa Rica Tourist Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- Foreign nationals who are traveling to Costa Rica for the purpose of sightseeing, recreation, and relaxation.
- Egyptians who have been invited to the country by their family and friends living in the country are eligible for this visa.
- If you are honoring an invitation from your family or relative, a letter of invitation is required. The letter must state the relationship between the applicant and the host and must also contain the duration of the applicant’s visit.
- Holders of this visa are allowed to attend festivals and events taking place in the country.
- Applicants who are employed are required to provide a letter from their employer. The letter must be printed on the company’s letterhead and must contain the valid contact information of the company.
- Foreigners are not allowed to take up paid or unpaid employment while they are in the country.
- If the applicant of this visa is under the age of 18 years, the original copy of the applicant’s birth certificate is required.
- Holders of this visa cannot seek public funds during their time in the country.
- Proof of the incentive of returning to your country at the expiry of this visa should be provided.
Costa Rica Business Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- Eligible applicants of this visa type are business-oriented travelers with the intention of engaging in business activities while they are in Costa Rica.
- Businessmen and businesswomen in the country are allowed to be involved in the negotiation and signing of business contracts.
- This visa allows foreigners to attend trade fairs, conferences, and business seminars relating to their profession.
- Applicants of this visa are required to present a letter from the inviting company in Costa Rica. The letter must be printed on the company’s letterhead and must state the nature of the business to be carried out and the duration of the business trip.
- The business letter must state if the host company or sending company will be taking responsibility for coverage of the applicant’s finances.
- If employed, the applicant must provide a letter from his/her employer. The letter must state the job position, salary level, and the duration of the applicant’s leave.
- Proof of previous trade relations between the applicant’s company and the host company should be provided, if any.
- This visa does not allow you to receive payments for the services you render during your time in the country.
- Documents which show that the applicant has the incentive of returning his/her country is required.
Costa Rica Visa Fees
Tourist visa
100.00 (USD)
Business visa
100.00 (USD)
Costa Rica Visa Application Centres & Embassies in
Egypt
Cairo
15, 26th of July Street, 5th floor, Mohandessine, Zamalek, Cairo, Egypt.
hondemb@idsc.net.eg
+2 (02) 3344 1337